Besiktas hosted German side Eintracht Frankfurt in their second match of the UEFA Europa League group stage, falling 3-1 at home. Frankfurt goalkeeper Santos was instrumental with several key saves throughout the match. With this loss, Besiktas remains without a point in the Europa League after two matches.
Frankfurt took the lead with goals from Marmoush in the 19th minute, Ebimbe in the 22nd minute, and Knauff in the 82nd minute. Besiktas’ consolation goal came in the 90+3rd minute from Arthur Masuaku.
This defeat leaves Besiktas at the bottom of the group, while Frankfurt climbs to 4 points.
Goalkeeper Santos Shines
Frankfurt’s goalkeeper Santos delivered a standout performance, making crucial saves to deny Besiktas in both halves. His heroics included stopping a penalty from Immobile in the 27th minute, keeping Frankfurt firmly in control of the match.
Match Highlights
- In the 6th minute, Ndour’s shot from outside the box was parried away by Santos for a corner.
- In the 17th minute, Frankfurt was awarded a penalty after Paulista’s challenge. Marmoush converted the spot-kick in the 19th minute to give Frankfurt a 1-0 lead.
- Three minutes later, Frankfurt scored again from a set piece, with Ebimbe finishing a well-executed play to make it 2-0.
- Besiktas earned a penalty in the 26th minute after Koch handled the ball in the box, but Santos saved Immobile’s effort from the spot in the 27th minute.
- Rafa Silva came close for Besiktas in the 37th minute, but his shot struck the crossbar after Santos’ save.
- Knauff sealed the victory for Frankfurt in the 82nd minute with a well-placed shot inside the box.
- Masuaku’s late goal for Besiktas in the 90+3rd minute came after Santos misjudged his cross.
Starting Lineups
- Besiktas: Ersin Destanoğlu, Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, Masuaku, Ndour, Gedson Fernandes, Rashica, Rafa Silva, Muçi, Immobile.
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Santos, Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Nkounkou, Ebimbe, Larsson, Dahoud, Marmoush, Matanovic, Götze.
Besiktas Missing Two Key Players
Besiktas were without two players due to injury: Mert Günok and Moatasem Al Musrati were both unavailable for the match.
Svensson Returns to the Starting XI
Norwegian right-back Jonas Svensson returned to the starting lineup after missing the last match against Kayserispor due to illness. Gedson Fernandes also returned from an injury suffered in the same match.
Ersin Makes His Season Debut
Besiktas goalkeeper Ersin Destanoğlu made his first appearance of the season in this match. The 23-year-old had not featured since the last match of the previous season against Kasımpaşa, making his return after 10 games across all competitions.
Frankfurt Fans Fill the Away Section
Eintracht Frankfurt supporters filled the away section of the stadium, providing strong support for their team throughout the match.
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